Thoughts on Food

I see this saying every day since it is on the wall above our kitchen table.

It has always been a priority in our family to have dinner together. During the school year we also have breakfast together. It's a rarity for a family to eat two meals a day together let alone one.

We have a lot of great memories because of all the meals we have eaten together. We share our day with each other and tell what happens while we are apart from each other. We always ask the kids how their day was in school and what they learned. We talk about our jobs and what might have taken place. The boys may discuss sports and scores, especially if JW has played a soccer game or basketball game. We talk about plans in the future-vacations or just weekend plans. We tell jokes and laugh together. Sometimes we are privileged to have extra people sitting at our table. We have had many teens come over and share a dinner with us. We laugh and talk and enjoy time together. We love to invite other families over for a meal and enjoy the time eating and talking.

It's not only fun but it is comforting to be able to share with someone-over food.

Bonding takes place when people gather together around a table. It is an occasion where time stands still and priority is put on the people you are sharing a meal with-you listen and laugh, catch up and maybe comfort or give advice.

This "event" goes back was into Bible time and is mentioned numerous times including times when Christ was with his disciples and friends and when the "church" began Acts.

Luke 22:13-20 is a passage when Christ had the last supper before his Crucifixion and the ordinance of communion was shared for us to follow.

"And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

   And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

   And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

   For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

   And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

   For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come

   And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

   Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."

Acts 2:42, 46 

"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,"

How often do you gather around the table with your family? Make it a priority starting today and take one day at a time. It is time that you will never regret spending. Your meals don't have to be gourmet & four-courses-a meal shared with family and friends will be just as special even if you are eating P.B. & J sandwiches!